Review Vacancy
AgencyAgriculture & Markets, Department of
TitleEconomic Development Program Specialist 1 Agriculture or Trainee (NY HELPS)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually
Duties Description Harvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets! Join our team and become an integral part of a team dedicated to fostering a competitive food and agriculture industry that benefits both producers and consumers alike. Here, you can cultivate your career in a dynamic environment that values innovation, sustainability, and community engagement. With a wide range of opportunities spanning from environmental science to economic development, you can find your niche in public service and grow both professionally and personally. Embrace the chance to join our team, and you’ll not only reap a fulfilling career but also sow the seeds for a healthier, stronger New York.
Position Information:
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking an Economic Development Program Specialist 1 Agriculture or Trainee to deliver and administer food and agricultural business development programs in Brooklyn. This position will provide technical assistance and formulate economic development solutions for NYS food producers, processors, agri-businesses, buyers, and customers. The position will also be responsible for administering food and agricultural product marketing and promotion programs, which include business development, food and nutrition, and marketing and promotional programs.
The Economic Development Program Specialist 1 Agriculture or Trainee is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday.
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
NY HELPS Qualifications: a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Advanced Placement:
For Trainee 2: Either: A bachelor's and one year of experience to deliver and administer programs and projects that provide technical assistance, business support services, economic development, and marketing and promotion guidance to individuals, companies and organizations in the food and agricultural industry;
OR 2: A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.
This will reduce the traineeship time by one year.
For Full Performance Level:
Either 1: A bachelor's and two years of experience to deliver and administer programs and projects that provide technical assistance, business support services, economic development, and marketing and promotion guidance to individuals, companies and organizations in the food and agricultural industry;
OR 2: a Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.
Alternate Minimum Qualifications:
You may also be eligible for appointment to this position if you meet any of the following minimum qualifications.
70.1 Transfer Qualifications to Economic Development Specialist 1 Agriculture, G-18: Applicants may be appointed to this position permanently if they have: one year of permanent, competitive service in a title designated as appropriate for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Such titles include but are not limited to: Administrative Specialist 1, G-18, Contract Management Specialist 1, G-18, and Human Resources Specialist 1, G-18.
70.1 Transfer Qualifications to Economic Development Specialist Trainee 1 Agriculture, NS: Applicants may be appointed to this position permanently if they have: one year of permanent, competitive service in a title designated as appropriate for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Such titles include but are not limited to: Business Officer 1, G-18, Head Account Clerk, G-18, Youth Support Coordinator, G-18, and Youth Support Coordinator, G-21.
70.4 Transfer Qualifications to Economic Development Program Specialist Trainee 1 Agriculture, NS: Applicants may be appointed to this position permanently if they have: one year of permanent, competitive service in at least a Grade 11 title or higher AND received a passing score on the most recent Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) examination.
Advanced Placement:
For Trainee 2: Either: A bachelor's and one year of experience to deliver and administer programs and projects that provide technical assistance, business support services, economic development, and marketing and promotion guidance to individuals, companies and organizations in the food and agricultural industry;
OR 2: A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.
This will reduce the traineeship time by one year.
For Full Performance Level:
Either 1: A bachelor's and two years of experience to deliver and administer programs and projects that provide technical assistance, business support services, economic development, and marketing and promotion guidance to individuals, companies and organizations in the food and agricultural industry;
OR 2: a Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.
Reinstatement Under Rule 5.4: Applicants may be appointed to this position permanently if they were previous permanent New York State employees who resigned their positions may be reinstated to their
former positions, or to positions to which they were eligible for transfer or reassignment without further examination. Employees separated from their positions may be reinstated within one year of the date of their separation. Employees separated from their positions who have also been separated from state service for more than one year may be reinstated upon approval by the state Civil Service Commission.
55-b/c Qualifications: Applicants may be appointed to this position permanently if they meet these qualifications: a bachelors degree.
Information about the Workers with Disabilities 55-b and the Veterans with Disabilities employment program 55-c can be found at 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center (ny.gov).
Additional Comments NY HELPS Program:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Salary:
The starting salary for the Economic Development Program Specialist Trainee 1 Agriculture is $53,764/ year, and the hiring salary for the PEF salary grade (SG) 14. This position requires the completion of a two-year traineeship. After successful completion of the first year of the traineeship, the appointee will advance without further examination to the Trainee 2 level SG-16 (starting salary of $59,994). Completion of the second year of the traineeship will result in permanent advancement to the Economic Development Program Specialist 1 Agriculture, SG-18 (starting salary of $66,951) without examination. Candidates may be eligible for appointment directly to the Trainee 2 or full performance level. For more information, see Advanced Placement below.
The full title Economic Development Program Specialist 1 Agriculture is in the PEF Salary Grade (SG) 18. The starting salary of the PEF SG-18 is $66,951/year.
The candidate appointed to the Economic Development Program Specialist 1 Agriculture, SG-18, will be eligible to participate in the New York State Performance Evaluation Program. Through this program, employees receive yearly performance evaluations. Performance advances are payable to PEF employees whose base annual salary is below the job rate for their current position and who were rated "Satisfactory" or its equivalent on their yearly performance evaluation. Performance advance payments are added to an employee's annual salary. Over time, yearly performance advances may lead to the SG-18 job rate salary of $85,138/year!
Benefits:
This is a PEF-represented position that offers excellent benefits! Benefits include, but are not limited to, inexpensive Health Insurance options, free Dental and Vision coverage, NYS Pension Plan membership, and generous paid time off. Within the first year, you are eligible for 5 days of personal time, 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 13 paid holidays!
As a New York State employee, you could potentially qualify to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)! The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your direct student loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan and while working full-time for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets or another eligible employer.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address HarvestYourPotential@agriculture.ny.gov
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Notes on ApplyingTo apply for this position, you must copy and paste the link below into your web browser. This link will lead you to our online employment application:
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Within this online application please upload your resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.
If you have any questions, please contact Marisa Weston in Human Resources at 518-457-3216 or HarvestYourPotential@agriculture.ny.gov.
The Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity, and reasonable accommodations and/or modifications as necessary, for qualified persons with disabilities. If you are in need of a reasonable accommodation, please visit: https://agriculture.ny.gov/employment-information.